We attract the best and brightest students from across the world to come and study with us at King’s. We currently have over 200 master’s students from more than 30 different countries, making us one of the largest and most international departments around.
Our students are at the heart of our teaching effort. All of our teaching staff are actively involved in research, which ensures that our taught modules are informed by the very latest work in the field. Our various master’s courses are also closely tied into the work of our research groups.
MSc awards
Duration: Full-time: one year, part-time: two years
Study the sources of global inequality and justice with this Development Studies MA, which boasts an interdisciplinary curriculum and an intersectional perspective.
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Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time, September to September
Study international development with a unique focus on middle-income counties with this Emerging Economies and International Development MSc at King’s College London.
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Duration: One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time
Gain a distinctive approach to the study of development with this unique Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc at King’s College London.
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International Development MSc (online, part-time)
Scholarships
Continue at the School of Global Affairs, Postgraduate Bursaries
Twelve awards of £2,000 are available for King's graduates for September 2024 entry onto one of our in-person master's courses within the School of Global Affairs.
Relevant courses:
Only King's students in their final year of undergraduate courses in the School of Global Affairs are eligible, irrespective of whether they are from the UK, EU or overseas.
Applying to a relevant in-person master's course.
We will identify our top candidates based on previous academic performance, relevant experience (where appropriate) and the personal statement. We welcome applications from students able to demonstrate their potential to succeed on their chosen programme. The university may use contextual information to gain a more complete picture of their individual and educational context.
The award is a one-off bursary payment. Applicants should ensure that they have sufficient means to cover the tuition fees, as well as maintenance costs.
To be offered the award, you must also meet the following criteria: (a) accept King’s offer of a place as your firm choice and pay the deposit; (b) meet the conditions of your offer (if you firmly accept an unconditional offer you are automatically deemed to have met the conditions of your offer); and (c) enrol as a student on the appropriate course.
SSPP Online Scholarships – MSc International Development
Five scholarships, valued at £5000 per student, are available as a partial contribution towards tuition fees for the online MSc International Development programme
Relevant courses:
Five scholarships, valued at £5000 per student, are available as a partial contribution towards tuition fees for the online MSc International Development programme.
The deadline for submissions is 14 June 2024. Interviews, if deemed necessary, will take place shortly afterwards.
Applicants must have accepted an offer of a place on the MSc International Development programme.
1. A personal statement which should demonstrate:
a) financial need, and b) the impact receiving this scholarship will have on you/your career (500 words maximum);
2. Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum).
Hear from our alumni
Francis Thomas Aubee, Emerging Economies and International Development MSc
Francis talks about his experiences at King’s, the skills he developed, and his favourite memories.
Diding Sakri, Development Studies with reference to Emerging Economies PhD
Diding talks about how his time at King's broadened his perspective and understanding of development issues.
Elena Camilletti, Emerging Economies and International Development MSc
Elena talks about the passionate professors at King's, how they encouraged her interest in the subjects, and the skills she developed during her course.
Fikri Zaki Muhammadi, Emerging Economies and International Development MSc
Fikri talks about how studying at King's has shaped his thought process on public policy and development, and how it helped his professional career as an analyst in this field.